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Trip Overview

The train between Needles and Santa Barbara takes 11h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Needles to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 33m
Duration
419 mi
Distance
$271
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Needles to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run once daily between Needles and Santa Barbara. The service departs Needles at 12:14 AM at night, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needles to Santa Barbara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 418.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 11h 26m.

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